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GIABA holds financial intelligence course in Banjul
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has convened a three-day Financial Intelligence Analysis Course for selected Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in the Gambian capital Banjul. The training is in collaboration with the German Society for…
Swiss prosecutors cross-examine ex-Liberian rebel commander
In Bellizona, Switzerland, prosecutors on Monday cross-examined Alieu Kosiah, a former Liberian rebel commander accused of committing gross human-rights abuses during the first Liberia civil war. Kosiah was arrested six years ago by Swiss authorities after his alleged victims filed…
Libya: Over 150 migrants freed in raid on traffickers
Libyan authorities raided a secret prison in a southeastern city used by human traffickers and freed at least 156 African migrants. It came as the U.N. migration agency said Monday more than 1,300 Europe-bound migrants returned over the past week…
Guinea: Red Cross appeals for $9.4m to fight Ebola outbreak
Amid the Ebola outbreak in Guinea, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for 9.4 million dollars to fund efforts to prevent the new outbreak from spreading across West Africa. The IFRC said Monday…
WFP extends condolences to families of DRC UN convoy attack victims
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of three people killed on Monday, in an attack on a delegation travelling on a field visit in the east…
Cameroon: Parents pull children from schools on rumours of vaccine plan
Education authorities in Cameroon are pleading with parents to return their children to schools after thousands stayed home on rumors that the youngsters would be vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the local media, several students were injured as they tried…
Mali: Transition advisers back governments’ action plan
Mali's transitional government's action plan was approved on Monday, February 22, by the majority of national transition advisers at the Bamako International Conference Center. One hundred of them voted for, four chose to be against and three abstained. According to…
304 Ivorian refugees opt-to-reintegrate into Liberian society
At least 304 Ivorian Refugees have opted to reintegrate into the Liberian society following years of conflict in neighbouring Ivory Coast. The reintegration process started Wednesday, following the construction of an initial 93 modern housing in Bahn Nimba County for…
Swiss Trial: Fourth witness testifies against Ex-Liberian rebel leader today
The fourth witness in the in the trial of a former Liberian rebel leader arrested in Switzerland for alleged war crimes will give testimony today. 45 year old Alieu Kosiah, a former commander of the United Liberation Movement of Liberia for…
G-5 Sahel launches appeal to raise funds for counter-terrorism
The G5 Sahel has launched an international appeal to raise sufficient funds to counter terrorism. During the just ended 7th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State, in N'Djamena, Chad, the five member states requested a substantial support…
Nigeria: CDD calls for release of abducted students
The Centre for Democracy and Development in Nigeria is calling for the unconditional release of the students abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS) Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Citing the similar incidents including the kidnapping of…
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